Leonid vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonid

Boy #4,244 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the lion, lion-like"

Origin: Greek leon (lion)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Greek Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,244
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Lyona

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Nyx

Girl #2,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"night, darkness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,712
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Leonid Rank #4,244
Nyx Rank #2,712

Nyx is more popular, ranked #2712 vs #4244 for Leonid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leonid ___

  • Leonid Aleksei
  • Leonid Mikhail
  • Leonid Dmitri
  • Leonid Nikolai
  • Leonid Ivan
  • Leonid Pavel

Nyx ___

  • Nyx Aurora
  • Nyx Celeste
  • Nyx Luna
  • Nyx Soleil
  • Nyx Vivienne
  • Nyx Elara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leonid

Natasha Olga Dmitri Anastasia Yuri

If you choose Nyx

Zephyr Orion Lyra Calyx Selene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonid or Nyx more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #2712 compared to Leonid at #4244 in the United States.

What do Leonid and Nyx mean?

Leonid means "son of the lion, lion-like" (Greek leon (lion) origin). Nyx means "night, darkness" (Greek origin).

Are Leonid and Nyx boy or girl names?

Leonid is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a girl name.

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